Kitchen Assistant

at  Outcomes First Group

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will have experience and a basic knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation skills. Additionally, you will have the ability to work in a pressured environment as well as an understanding of the importance of ‘Child Protection and Safeguarding’ issues when working in a school setting. Any person working in a school must hold an enhanced DBS check.
The ability to contribute to the development of our school is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who is able to help inspire and engage the young people that we serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Previous experience of working in a food environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are also just as important.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen

ABOUT US

The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.
Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil’s school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

UK APPLICANTS ONLY. THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The school kitchen is a very busy and fast paced environment. Your role would involve assisting our school chef with general food preparation, serving and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring food allergies/intolerances are carefully considered. A significant role of the position will be ensuring that all pupils and staff are served in a timely manner over the busy lunch period and then ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard following the end of the lunch period. These tasks include ensuring that the environment is clean and ready for the afternoon. Part of the role will also be ensuring that all areas are clean and maintained to a high standard following the lunch period.